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Ancient History Test - 3

Que.1

Consider the following statements related to the Ancient Literature:
1.Kalidasa's Malavikagnimitram is based on the events of the reign of Mauryan Empire.
2.Harshacharita, is of the legendry work of Kalidas which is the first historical biography in sanskrit.
3.Vikramankadevacharita describes the victories of the Chalukya king Vikramaditya.
Which of the above given statements is/are correct?

Which of the following statements are correct about Neolithic era paintings found in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh?
1. The granite rocks provided suitable canvases for the paintings.
2. The subjects depicted are bulls, elephants, sambhars, gazelles, sheep, goats, etc.
3. Vegetal motifs are one of the most common features of these paintings.
Codes:

A.

1 and 2

B.

2 and 3

C.

1 and 3

D.

All

Que.5

According to Pragyaprasasti, which of the following areas correctly describes the kind of rule of Samundragupta?
1.In Aryavrata the area of Gangetic plains, 9 kingdoms were uprooted and made part of Samudragupta's empire.
2.Dakshinapatha comprises of east coast region where 12 kings surrendered to Samundragupta after being defeated but were allowed to rule again.
3.Inner circle of neighboring states like Assam, Bengal, Nepal, etc rulers brought tribute, followed his orders and attended his court.
4.Outlying areas like Srilanka, rulers submitted to him and offered their daughters Afghanistan.
Codes:

A.

1 and 2

B.

1, 2 and 3

C.

1, 2, 3 and 4

D.

1 and 3

Que.6

In which of the following places the Mauryan era pillars with capital figures were found?
1. Basarah-Bakhira
2. Lauriya Nandangarh
3. Sankisa
Codes:

A.

1 and 2

B.

2 and 3

C.

1 and 3

D.

All

Que.7

Consider the following statements about the early phase of Buddhism:
1. In this phase Buddha is depicted symbolically through footprints, stupas, lotus throne, chakra, etc
2. There was tradition of either simple worship, or paying respect to Buddha.
3. Events from the life of the Buddha became an important theme in all the Buddhist monuments.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

A.

1 and 2

B.

2 and 3

C.

1 and 3

D.

All

Que.8

Consider the following about the Later Vedic period:
1. There was a large scale eastward movement of the Aryan communities to Indo-Gangetic Doab and Upper Ganga plains.
2.Iron weapons and tools were introduced.
3. Agriculture was now the main occupation, and number of crops including rice, wheat and sugarcane were grown.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

A.

1 and 2

B.

2 and 3

C.

1 and 3

D.

All

Que.9

Choose the correct statement(s) in context of Satvahanas rule in India:
1.The earliest inscriptional evidence of land grant in India belongs to 1st century BC during Satavahanas rule.
2.Under Satavahanas, coins of bilingual legends were issued, i.e., in addition to the name of the king in Prakrit these coins carried a legend in a south-Indian language.
3.Prakrit was the court language of Satvahanas.
Codes:

A.

1 and 2.

B.

Only 2

C.

2 and 3

D.

1, 2 and 3

Que.10

Consider the following statements about the features of the Dravida or South Indian Temple Style:
1. It is common to find a large water reservoir, or a temple tank enclosed within the complex.
2. The shape of the main temple tower known as vimana is like a stepped pyramid that rises up geometrically.
3. The North Indian idea of multiple shikharas rising together as a cluster was also very popular in South India.
Which of the statements given above are incorrect?

A.

1 and 2

B.

2 and 3

C.

1 and 3

D.

All

Que.11

Which of the following statements is/are true in context of Gupta art and architecture?
1.The first free standing temple architecture belongs to the Gupta age.
2.From Gupta period onwards, temples were largely built in stone instead of usual brick or wood.
3.The typical Gupta temple is formed of a cubical garbhagriha, large elongated dome shaped shikhar, multiple entrances with massive gateways and a large mandapa.
Codes:

A.

1 and 2

B.

1 and 3

C.

2 and 3

D.

1, 2 and 3

Que.12

Consider the following statements with respect to the reasons of decline of Guptas:
1.The immediate cause was the organization of assemblies at Kanauj and Prayaga to honour Hiuen-Tsang which attracted the wrath of Mongols.
2.The successors were not able to handle the administration and rebellions of governors and officials.
3.The invasions of the Vakatakas of Deccan and Huna had disturbed the stability of the region.
Which of the above stated reasons is/are correct?

A.

Only 1

B.

Only 2

C.

2 and 3

D.

1, 2 and 3

Que.13

Consider the following statements related to Takshashila university:
1.Takshashila was a noted centre for learning of Buddhism only.
2.The Arthashastra of Chanakya have been composed in Takshashila.
3.The Maurya Emperor Chandragupta and the Ayurvedic healer Charaka studied at Taxila.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A.

1 and 2

B.

2 and 3

C.

Only 3

D.

Only 1

Que.14

Consider the following statements related to stone age:
1.Paleolithic life denotes a lifestyle based mainly on hunting/gathering.
2.Pottery was invented in Mesolithic age.
3.Neolithic life denotes a lifestyle based on the production of food by raising domesticated crops and animals.
Which of the above statements are correct?

A.

1 and 2

B.

1 and 3

C.

2 and 3

D.

Only 1

Que.15

Consider the following statements related to Nalanda University developed in Ancient India:
1.Nalanda University was established by Shakraditya of Gupta dynasty.
2.It was the world's first university to have residential quarters for both students and teachers.
3.Famous graduates of this University include the ones like Chanakya, Panini, Charaka, Vishnu Sharma.
Which of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements:
1.The first description of four ashramas of life is found in Jabala Upanishad.
2.The first description of the theory of the origin of state has been found in Aitreya Brahman.
3.The first description of Lord Krishna has been found in Satapatha Brahman.
Which of the above statements are correct?

A.

1 and 2

B.

2 and 3

C.

1 and 3

D.

All

Que.18

Which of the following statements related to the Hinyana Buddhism sect is/are correct?
1.This sect believes in the heavenliness of Buddha and propagated Idol Worship.
2.Pali, the language of masses was used by the Hinayana scholars.
3.It is the dominant form of religion in Cambodia, Laos, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Burma.
Codes:

Consider the following statements:
i.The earliest traces of civilization in the Indian subcontinent are to be found in places along or close to the Indus River.
ii.The Indus valley people didn’t domesticated animals.
iii.They had also merchant class engaged in extensive trading.
iv.The Indus valley people developed agriculture on a large scale and also practiced canal irrigation.
Which of the above statements are incorrect?

A.

Only 1, 2 & 3

B.

Only 1, 3 & 4

C.

Only 2 & 4

D.

Only 2 & 3

Que.24

Which of the following were the features of the Harappan houses?
i.Rectangular houses
ii.Widespread use of burnt bricks
iii.Brick-dried bathrooms and wells
iv.There was no central court yard.
Select the correct code:

A.

Only 1, 2 & 3

B.

Only 1, 3 & 4

C.

Only 2 & 3

D.

All of the above

Que.25

Correctly match the following
1.Rangpur A.The largest Indus site
2.Surkotada B. Discovery of ……husk
3.Chanhudaro C.Only Indus site where the remains of a horse have actually been found.
4.Mohenjodaro D.The only Indus city without a citadel.
Codes: